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GORMAN-RUPP SF SERIES Nstallation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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ACDE
OM-06431-01
February 15, 2011
Rev. B 01‐09‐14
INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
MODEL
SFV4E
THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO
www.grpumps.com
D
GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED
ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA
Printed in U.S.A.
e
2011 The Gorman‐Rupp Company

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  • Page 1 ACDE OM-06431-01 February 15, 2011 Rev. B 01‐09‐14 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUBMERSIBLE PUMP MODEL SFV4E THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO www.grpumps.com GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. 2011 The Gorman‐Rupp Company...
  • Page 2 Register your new Gorman‐Rupp pump online at www.grpumps.com Valid serial number and e‐mail address required. RECORD YOUR PUMP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER Please record your pump model and serial number in the spaces provided below. Your Gorman‐Rupp distributor needs this information when you require parts or service. Pump Model: Serial Number:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........PAGE I - 1 SAFETY ‐...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PARTS LISTS: Pump Model Assembly ..........PAGE E - 3 Motor Assemblies .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SF SERIES OM-06431 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp SF Se­ Gorman‐Rupp of Canada Limited ries Pump. Read this manual carefully to learn 70 Burwell Road how to safely install and operate your pump. Fail­ St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7 ure to do so could result in personal injury or dam­...

  • Page 6: Safety - Section A

    SF SERIES OM-06431 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to the SF Se­ ries submersible pump indicated on the front cover of this manual. The electrical power used to operate In addition to this manual, see the sepa­ this pump is high enough to cause inju­...
  • Page 7 OM-06431 SF SERIES to the incoming power lines. The pump motor is designed to operate through a Gorman‐Rupp approved control box which provides overload protection and power control; otherwise, the pump The electrical power used to operate warranty will be voided. Make certain this pump is high enough to cause inju­...
  • Page 8 SF SERIES OM-06431 Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, After the pump has been installed, make pipe plugs, or fittings from an over­ certain that the pump and all piping or heated pump. Vapor pressure within the pump can cause parts being disen­...

  • Page 9: Installation - Section B

    SF SERIES OM-06431 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. match the ratings on the control box and in­ coming power. Since pump installations are seldom identical, this e. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings section is intended only to summarize general rec­...

  • Page 10: Lifting

    OM-06431 SF SERIES See Table B-1 for motor specifications. TABLE B-1. PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS MODEL VOLTAGE/ SIZE H.P . MOTOR LOCKED PHASE LOAD ROTOR AMPS AMPS SFV4E 460/3 4” 30.0 1750 36.6 246.0 SFV4E 575/3 4” 30.0 1750 29.3 197.0...

  • Page 11: Electrical Connections

    SF SERIES OM-06431 Either hose or rigid pipe may be used to make dis­ TABLE B-2. MOTOR VOLTAGE LIMITS charge connections. The discharge line must be NOMINAL PHASE MINIMUM MAXIMUM independently supported to avoid vibration and VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE strain on the pump. For maximum pumping capac­...

  • Page 12: Liquid Level Devices

    OM-06431 SF SERIES Ground the pump to the control box using the pow­ er cable ground(s) and ground check wire (if so equipped). Secure the ground wire(s) and ground check wire (if so equipped) to the grounding lug(s) inside the control box to ensure a thorough ground for the pump.
  • Page 13 SF SERIES OM-06431 Other types of liquid level devices may also be enough to allow 6 minutes between starts. used. Consult the factory for the liquid level device If the pump motor cycles more than 10 best suited for your application.

  • Page 14: Operation - Section C

    SF SERIES OM-06431 OPERATION - SECTION C GENERAL INFORMATION pendent upon the quality and performance of the electrical controls, the pump warran­ Review all SAFETY information in Section A. ty is valid only when controls have been specified or provided by The Gorman‐...
  • Page 15 OM-06431 SF SERIES SFV4E 460/575V 3P PERFORMANCE CURVE PAGE C - 2 OPERATION...

  • Page 16: Control Box

    SF SERIES OM-06431 Control Box 2. Lock out the power to the control panel to ensure that the pump will Control boxes are available as optional equipment remain inoperative. from the factory. The control boxes contain con­ 3. Allow the pump to completely cool trols for starting and stopping the pump, and pro­...

  • Page 17: Impeller Rotation

    OM-06431 SF SERIES burns and injuries. If overheating of the ry or death. Make certain that incoming pump occurs: power is off and locked out before inter­ changing motor leads. 1. Stop the pump immediately. 2. Ventilate the area. 3. Allow the pump to completely cool.
  • Page 18 SF SERIES OM-06431 between starts, it will over‐heat, resulting in damage to the motor windings. Stopping To avoid serious damage to the pump, check for unusual noises or excessive vi­ bration while the pump is running. If noise Follow the instructions accompanying the control or vibration is excessive, stop operation box for stopping the pump.

  • Page 19: Cold Weather Preservation

    OM-06431 SF SERIES Check the oil level(s) as indicated in the following On a new pump, check the oil level in the seal cav­ LUBRICATION section. ity before initial startup, and drain and replace the oil after the first 200 hours of operation. Following...
  • Page 20 SF SERIES OM-06431 in Draining Oil. Add premium quality submersible pump oil through the fill plug hole until the oil is lev­ el with the bottom of the plug hole. Install and tighten the fill plug. OPERATION PAGE C - 7...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting - Section D

    SF SERIES OM-06431 TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. NOTE Many of the probable remedies listed in the TROU­ BLESHOOTING CHART require use of electrical test instruments; for specific procedures, see ELECTRICAL TESTING at the end of the chart.
  • Page 22 OM-06431 SF SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (cont'd) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Discharge head too high. Reduce discharge head or install MOTOR RUNS, BUT staging adaptor and additional PUMP FAILS TO DELIVER RATED pump. DISCHARGE. Low or incorrect voltage. Measure control box voltage, both when pump is running and when shut off.
  • Page 23 SF SERIES OM-06431 ELECTRICAL TESTING 3. The pump submerged and running under full load. Make the electrical checks which follow to deter­ The voltage measured under each condition mine if pump malfunctions are being caused by must be the same.
  • Page 24 OM-06431 SF SERIES motor cable green/yellow ground lead. Touch and 1 megohm, insulation is acceptable but the other test lead to each of the motor cable should be rechecked regularly. If resistance leads in turn. Note the readings. reads less than 1 megohm, insulation should be checked more closely and frequently.

  • Page 25: Pump Maintenance And Repair - Section E

    SF SERIES OM-06431 PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION E GENERAL INFORMATION The maintenance and repair instructions in this manual are keyed to the illustrations, Figures E-1 and E-2, and the corresponding parts lists. Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
  • Page 26 OM-06431 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure E-1. SFV4E Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 27 SF SERIES OM-06431 SFV4E Pump Model Assembly Parts List (From S/N 1491311 Up) If your pump serial number is followed by an “N”, your pump is NOT a standard production model. Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify part numbers. ITEM...
  • Page 28 OM-06431 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure E-2. 47111-819 and -820 Motor Assemblies PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 29 SF SERIES OM-06431 47111-819 and -820 Motor Assemblies Parts List ITEM PART MAT'L PART NAME NUMBER CODE MOTOR SUBASSEMBLY -460/3 47111-840 --MOTOR HOUSING 38311-215 10000 --STATOR 47113-097 --TERMINAL HOUSING STUD MC1042 17000 --VOLTAGE TAG 38816-460 --ROTATION DECAL 38815-027 -575/3 47111-841...
  • Page 30 OM-06431 SF SERIES Select a suitable location, preferably indoors, to PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND perform required maintenance. All work must be REASSEMBLY performed by qualified personnel. Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Check the chart in TROUBLESHOOTING, Section...
  • Page 31 SF SERIES OM-06431 seal cavity drain plug. Pressure built up within a hot pump could cause the oil to spray out when the plug is removed. Re­ move the plug slowly and permit pressure Do not attempt to lift the pump by the to vent to atmosphere.
  • Page 32 OM-06431 SF SERIES Apply oil to the sleeve and work it up under the rub­ Remove the snap ring (4) from the groove in the in­ ber bellows. Slide the rotating portion of the seal off termediate and pull the assembled rotor shaft and the shaft sleeve.
  • Page 33 SF SERIES OM-06431 tallic parts in fresh cleaning solvent and allow to dry precautions printed on solvent contain­ thoroughly. ers. Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent Inspect the rotor shaft (3, Figure E-2) for dam­ damage. Be careful not to contaminate the preci­...
  • Page 34 OM-06431 SF SERIES Clean the rotor shaft (3) and seal cavity area of the face to ensure that it is clean and dry. If cleaning is intermediate (8). Be sure the area is dry and free of necessary, use clean tissue to wipe lightly in a cir­...
  • Page 35 SF SERIES OM-06431 the seal face to ensure that it is clean and dry. If Impeller Installation cleaning is necessary, use clean tissue to wipe (Figure E-1) lightly in a circular pattern. Inspect the impeller (2) for cracks, broken vanes, NOTE or wear from erosion and replace it if damaged.
  • Page 36 OM-06431 SF SERIES Terminal Housing Assembly Removal MOTOR DISASSEMBLY (Figure E-1) The terminal housing assembly (9) may be re­ Disassembly of the motor is rarely required except placed without disassembling the motor or pump to replace the motor rotor, stator or bearings. Do end components.
  • Page 37 SF SERIES OM-06431 Remove the snap ring (4) from the groove in the in­ Stator Removal termediate and pull the assembled rotor shaft and (Figure E-2) bearings out of the intermediate. Stator replacement requires specialized To prevent damage during removal from equipment, experience with electric mo­...
  • Page 38 OM-06431 SF SERIES MOTOR REASSEMBLY precautions printed on solvent contain­ ers. After the motor housing is thoroughly cleaned, po­ sition it on a flat surface and secure it in an inverted position. Do not unwrap the stator until the motor housing has been prepared for stator installation.
  • Page 39 SF SERIES OM-06431 oil and the container must be absolutely clean. If terminal housing opening. Carefully lower the sta­ the oil has been previously used, it must be thor­ tor into the motor housing until fully seated against oughly filtered.
  • Page 40 OM-06431 SF SERIES precautions printed on solvent contain­ vices of a qualified electrician to make ers. electrical connections. Position the intermediate with the impeller end Secure the pump in upright position with the hoist­ down on some wood blocks tall enough to allow for ing bail and terminal housing assembly removed.
  • Page 41 SF SERIES OM-06431 the terminal housing is fully seated in the motor ing with the hardware (7 and 12). Torque the caps­ housing. Torque the hex nuts (10) to 27 ft. lbs. (3,7 crews to 47 ft. lbs. (6,5 m. kg.).
  • Page 42 OM-06431 SF SERIES cavity vacuum down as far as the system will allow, the upper seal stationary seat, resulting in then draw the seal cavity down so the differential seal leakage. between the two cavities is the same as the differ­...
  • Page 43 SF SERIES OM-06431 To check the seal cavity oil, clean any dirt from nipple, top off the seal cavity with oil, and reinstall the level plug. around the seal cavity drain plug (7, Figure E-2). Remove the plug, and screw a short 1/4 inch NPT When lubricating a dry (overhauled) pump, posi­...
  • Page 44 For U.S. and International Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grpumps.com/warranty or call: U.S.: 419-755-1280 International: +1-419-755-1352 For Canadian Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grcanada.com/warranty or call: 519-631-2870 THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA...

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